BI MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.

SBM-2015-010
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION OMNIBUS RULES OF PROCEDURE OF 2015

RULE 16
BI-Issued Derogatory Orders
SECTION 1. Petition for Lifting/Cancellation of Name in the BI Derogatory List Issued
under These Rules. — Any person, or his duly authorized representative, whose name was
included in the BI derogatory list (HDO/WLO, Blacklist Order [BLO]) pursuant to a
primary order from the Commissioner or the BOC shall file a notarized request for the
lifting and cancellation of his name in the BI derogatory list. The request shall: (i) state the
Petitioner's full name, his known alias/es, if any, and his present address; (ii) state the
ground/s for lifting and cancellation of his name, (iii) specify the reference number of the
derogatory order; and (iv) show proof of payment of the fees prescribed in Rule 19 of these
Rules.
Foreigners whose names have been included in the Blacklist pursuant to the Assisted
Voluntary Return Program (AVRP) can apply for the lifting of their names in the Blacklist
upon payment of: (i) administrative fine; (ii) IARC fee; and (iii) express lane fee. In
addition, they may be required to post cash bonds to ensure compliance with immigration
laws.
Foreigners whose names have been included in the Blacklist pursuant to an Indigency
Order can apply for the lifting of their names in the Blacklist upon payment of: (i) assessed
fees and penalties; (ii) administrative fine; (iii) IARC fee; and (iv) express lane fee. In
addition, they may be required to post cash bonds to ensure compliance with immigration
laws. TCAScE
SECTION 2. Action on the Request. — Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the
request for lifting and cancellation of the name in the BI derogatory list, the OCOM,
through a special unit, shall resolve the request.
SECTION 3. Petition for Allow Entry Order or Allow Departure Order. — Any person,
or his duly authorized representative, whose name is in the BI derogatory list pursuant to a
primary order from the Commissioner or BOC may file a notarized request for an Allow
Entry or Allow Departure Order. The request shall: (i) state the Petitioner's full name, his
known alias/es, if any and his present address; (ii) state the ground/s for Allow Entry or
Allow Departure Order; (iii) specify the reference number of the derogatory order and (iv)
show proof of payment of the fees prescribed in Rule 19 of these Rules.
SECTION 4. Action on the Request. — Within seven (7) days from receipt of the request
for Allow Entry or Allow Departure, the OCOM shall resolve the request.
SECTION 5. Conditions of Allow Entry Order or Allow Departure Order. — The person
granted an Allow Entry or Allow Departure shall report to the OCOM within forty eight
(48) hours from his entry and admission to the Philippines or upon his return to the
country, as the case may be.
The Commissioner, at his discretion, may require the subject or his duly authorized
representative to post a cash bond in such amount as may be appropriate and impose such
other undertakings, terms and conditions as may be necessary to ensure the subject's
departure from or return to the country, as the case may be.
Upon the expiration of the period for Allow Entry and Allow Departure, the same shall
automatically be ineffective.
RULE 17
Blacklist Order for Excluded Foreigners
SECTION 1. Issuance of Blacklist Order for Excluded Foreigners. — A foreigner excluded
from entry into the Philippines shall be included in the BI Blacklist, within twenty-four (24)
hours from exclusion.
Likewise, the name of a foreigner who is outside the country and is deemed to post a risk to
public interest pursuant to a private complaint, official government report and foreign
correspondence shall be included in the BI Blacklist.
SECTION 2. Duties of the Chief, POD and Head Terminal Supervisors of International
Ports of Entry and Exit. — Within twelve (12) hours upon the execution of the Order of
Exclusion, the Chief POD and Head Terminal Supervisors of international ports of entry
and exit shall furnish the OCOM of the same through the fastest available means of
transmittal. The Order of Exclusion shall contain a recommendation to include the name of
the excluded foreigner in the BI Blacklist. ASEcHI
SECTION 3. Action on the Recommendation/Report. — Within twenty four (24) hours
upon receipt of the Order of Exclusion, the OCOM, through a special unit, shall issue the
Order directing the inclusion of the subject foreigner/s in the Blacklist.
The same period applies the OCOM receives an official government report and foreign
correspondence stating that a foreigner is deemed to pose a risk to public interest.
In case of a complaint from a private person alleging that the foreigner who is outside the
country poses a risk to public interest, the OCOM shall have fifteen (15) days to act on the
complaint.
The corresponding Commissioner's Order for inclusion of the subject/s' name/s in the
Blacklist shall be appropriately encoded in the BI-DISS by the personnel duly designated for
the purpose. The said personnel shall be responsible for furnishing all the Philippine
international ports of entry and exit with a copy of the Commissioner's Order through the
fastest available means of transmittal.
The Chief, POD, and the respective Head Supervisors of the Philippine international ports
of entry and exit shall ensure the orderly, accurate and efficient implementation and
enforcement of such orders.
SECTION 4. Petition for Lifting of Blacklist Order or Allow Entry Order. — A petition for
the lifting of the name from the Blacklist or for the issuance of an Allow Entry Order issued
under this Rule shall be governed by Rule 16 of these Rules.
All petitions under this Rule shall be subject to the requirements under Immigration
Administrative Circular entitled "Prescribed Period for Lifting of Entries from the
Blacklist."

January 6, 2016
BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2016-003
DELINEATION OF AUTHORITY TO LIFT BLACKLIST ORDERS
WHEREAS, Section 29 (a) (16) vis-a-vis Section 43 of C.A. No. 613, as amended, limits the
authority of the Board of Commissioners (BOC) to issue a Lift Blacklist Order (LBLO) to
cases of indigent aliens previously removed from the Philippines;
WHEREAS, a decision to approve or deny an LBLO by the BOC pursuant to the
abovementioned provisions must be indorsed to the Office of the Executive Director for
inclusion in the BOC Agenda, pursuant to Section 8, C.A. No. 613, as amended;
WHEREAS, any LBLO issued by the BOC in cases other than indigent aliens previously
removed from the Philippines is illegal and void, for lack of jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3, C.A. No. 613, as amended,
and Sections 29 and 36, Chapter 6, Book IV, Title III, E.O. No. 292 or the Revised
Administrative Code of 1987, the following are hereby ordered:
SECTION 1. LBLO of Previously Removed Indigent Aliens. — LBLOs in cases of indigent
aliens previously removed from the Philippines shall only be approved or disapproved by
the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners sitting as a Board, pursuant to Sections 8,
29 (a) (16) and 43 of C.A. No. 613, as amended.
SECTION 2. LBLO in Other Cases. — LBLOs in cases not covered by Section 29 (a) (16)
vis-a-vis Section 43 of C.A. No. 613, as amended shall only be acted upon by the Office of
the Commissioner, and approved or disapproved by the Commission er, pursuant to Section
4, Rule 17 of Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2015-010.
SECTION 3. Illegal LBLOs. — Any LBLO issued beyond the authority stated in this Order
shall be deemed illegal and void, for lack of jurisdiction.
Illegal LBLOs shall not be recognized by the Bureau and produces no binding effect to the
petitioner/applicant.
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Order shall take effect immediately. cSaATC
(SGD.) SIEGFRED B. MISON
Commissioner

bruary 3, 2014
BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-006
PROCEDURE IN THE ISSUANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ORDERS TO
LEAVE
Pursuant to Section 3 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of
1940), as amended, and in order to standardize the procedure in the issuance and
implementation of Orders to Leave, the following are hereby ordered: TEDAHI
SECTION 1. Procedures in the Issuance and Implementation of Orders to Leave. —
I.
Orders to Leave Issued Pursuant to Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-
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A. Foreigners Who Have Overstayed for Twelve (12) Months or Less But Stayed in the
Country Beyond the Maximum Allowable Period
1. DUTY OF THE VISA EXTENSION SECTION (VES):
a) Within six (06) working hours from receipt thereof, process and evaluate the
application for updating and extension of authorized stay as temporary visitor; CacEIS
b) Upon proof of full payment of immigration fees, fines, and other charges due and
payable, prepare the appropriate Order to Leave 2 therefor; and
c) Transmit the Order, together with the entire records thereof, to the Office of the
Commissioner for appropriate action.
2. DUTY OF THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER:
a) Appropriately act thereon within four (4) working hours from receipt thereof. If the
same is approved, return the Order and the entire record thereof to the VES for
implementation of the updating and extension of authorized stay, otherwise, refer to
concerned office for further processing; and DHEaTS
b) If the Order also directs the inclusion of the applicant's name in the Bureau's
Blacklist, implement such directive and furnish the ICTS a copy of the Order.
3. DUTY OF THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTION (ICTS):
Immediately upon receipt of the Order, encode the implemented Blacklist Order in
the Bureau's derogatory database. aSTECI
4. DUTY OF THE VISA EXTENSION SECTION (VES):
a) Within six (06) working hours from receipt of the approved Order, implement in the
applicant's passport the updating and extension of his/her authorized stay and transmit the
entire records thereof to the Alien Registration Division (ARD).
b) Furnish the applicant with a copy of the Order, personally or through his/her
authorized representative, with proper acknowledgment of receipt thereof.
5. DUTY OF THE ALIEN REGISTRATION DIVISION (ARD): CHIaTc
Within twenty-four (24) working hours from receipt of the entire records, process
and issue the applicant's Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) is cleared and thereafter
transmit the same records, together with the original of the ECC, to the Intelligence
Division (ID).
6. DUTY OF THE INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (ID):
Not later than the period prescribed in the Order to Leave or on the date of departure
of applicant as indicated in his/her airline passage ticket, whichever comes earlier,
implement the Order to Leave by physically escorting applicant to the boarding gate of the
international port of exit. SIHCDA
B. Foreigners Who Have Overstayed for More Than Twelve (12) Months Regardless of
Length of Stay
1. DUTY OF THE VISA EXTENSION SECTION (VES):
Within six (06) working hours from receipt of an application, assess the amount of
immigration fees, fines, and other charges due and payable and transmit the application,
together with the original valid passport and the assessment, to the LD.
2. DUTY OF THE LEGAL DIVISION (LD): cDAEIH
Within twenty-four (24) working hours from receipt of the application and
assessment, evaluate the application and prepare the Order to Leave 3 in accordance with
existing laws, rules and regulations and transmit the same, together with the entire record
thereof, to the Office of the Commissioner.
3. DUTY OF THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER:
a) Appropriately act thereon within four (4) working hours from receipt thereof. If the
same is approved, return the Order and the entire record thereof to the VES for
implementation of the updating and extension of authorized stay, otherwise, refer to
concerned office for further processing; and HSCcTD
b) If the Order also, directs the inclusion of the applicant's name in the Bureau's
Blacklist, implement such directive and furnish the ICTS a copy of the Order.
4. DUTY OF THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTION (ICTS):
Immediately upon receipt of the Order, encode the implemented Blacklist Order in
the Bureau's derogatory database. DECcAS
5. DUTY OF THE VISA EXTENSION SECTION (VES):
a) Within six (06) working hours from receipt of the approved Order, implement in the
applicant's passport the updating and extension of his/her authorized stay upon proof of full
payment of all assessed immigration fees, fines and other charges and transmit the entire
records thereof to the Alien Registration Division (ARD).
b) Furnish the applicant with a copy of the Order, personally or through his/her
authorized representative, with proper acknowledgment of receipt thereof. IaDcTC
6. DUTY OF THE ALIEN REGISTRATION DIVISION (ARD):
Within twenty-four (24) working hours from receipt of the entire records, process
and issue the applicant's Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) if cleared and thereafter
transmit the same records, together with the original of the ECC, to the LD.
7. DUTY OF THE INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (ID):
 Not later than the period prescribed in the Order to Leave or on the date of departure
of applicant as indicated in his/her airline passage ticket, whichever comes earlier,
implement the Order to Leave by personally escorting applicant to the boarding gate of the
international port of exit. HDAECI
II.
Orders to Leave Issued Pursuant to Immigration Administrative Order No. SBM-2013-013
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1. DUTY OF THE PROCESSING OFFICE:
a) Within six (06) working hours from receipt thereof, process and evaluate the
application for downgrading with the appropriate Order to Leave; and
b) Transmit the Order, together with the entire records thereof, to the Approving
Authority for appropriate action. IDSEAH
2. DUTY OF THE APPROVING AUTHORITY:
a) Appropriately act thereon within four (4) working hours from receipt thereof. If the
application is approved, return the Order and the entire record thereof to the Processing
Office for implementation of the downgrading, otherwise, refer to concerned office for
further processing; and
b) If the Order also directs the inclusion of the applicant's name in the Bureau's
derogatory database, transmit the Order to the Office of the Commissioner for the
implementation of such directive and furnish the ICTS a copy of the Order. SaAcHE
3. DUTY OF THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTION (ICTS):
Immediately upon receipt of the Order, encode the implemented derogatory order in
the Bureau's derogatory database.
4. DUTY OF THE PROCESSING OFFICE:
a) Within six (06) working hours from receipt of the approved Order, implement in the
applicant's passport the downgrading upon proof of full payment of all assessed immigration
fees, fines and other charges.
b) If an ECC is required, transmit the entire records thereof to the ARD, otherwise,
transmit the same to the ID. ISCTcH
c) Furnish the applicant with a copy of the Order, personally or through his/her
authorized representative, with proper acknowledgment of receipt thereof.
5. DUTY OF THE ALIEN REGISTRATION DIVISION (ARD):
 Within twenty-four (24) working hours from the receipt of the entire records, process
and issue the applicants Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) if cleared and thereafter
transmit the same records, together with the original of the ECC, to the ID. HIACEa
6. DUTY OF THE INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (ID):
a) Not later than the period prescribed in the Order to Leave or on the date of departure
of applicant as indicated in his/her airline passage ticket, whichever comes earlier,
implement the Order to Leave by physically escorting applicant to the boarding gate of the
international port of exit.
III.
Orders to Leave Pursuant to a Deportation Complaint
1. DUTY OF THE LEGAL DIVISION (LD):
a) Upon findings after preliminary investigation of the deportation complaint that an
Order to Leave against the respondent is appropriate under the facts and circumstances,
prepare the Order and transmit the same, together with the entire records of complaint, to
the Office of the Commissioner. TDCaSE
b) The Order shall include a directive for the respondent to report to the ID within three
(3) working days from receipt thereof and his/her failure to comply with such directive shall
result in the initiation of deportation proceedings against him.
2. DUTY OF THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER:
a) Appropriately act thereon within four (4) working hours from receipt thereof. If the
Order is approved, transmit the Order and the entire records thereof to the ID for
implementation, otherwise, return the same to the LD for further proceedings; and
HSAcaE
b) If the Order also directs the inclusion of the applicant's name in the Bureau's
Blacklist, implement such directive and furnish the ICTS a copy of the Order.
3) DUTY OF THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTION (ICTS):
Immediately upon receipt of the Order, encode the implemented Blacklist Order in
the Bureau's derogatory database. SIaHTD
4. DUTY OF THE INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (ID):
a) Upon reporting of the respondent in compliance with the Order, require him/her to
submit his/her original valid passport or travel document for evaluation and determination
if he/she has other obligation/s with the Bureau, particularly updating of authorized stay,
ECC, etc. DaHcAS
b) If there is a need to update respondent's authorized stay and secure an ECC, transmit
the entire records to the VES and ARD, respectively, otherwise, implement the Order to
Leave not later than the period prescribed in the Order or on the date of departure of
applicant as indicated in his/her airline passage ticket, whichever comes earlier, implement
the Order to Leave by physically escorting applicant to the boarding gate of the international
port of exit.
5. DUTY OF THE VISA EXTENSION SECTION (VES):
a) Within six (06) working hours from receipt thereof, process, assess and implement
the updating authorized stay of respondent upon proof of full payment of immigration fees,
fines, and other charges due and payable; and CacISA
b) If an ECC is required, transmit the entire records thereof to the ARD, otherwise,
transmit the same to the ID for implementation in accordance with Section 1 (III) (4) (b)
hereof.
6. DUTY OF THE ALIEN REGISTRATION DIVISION (ARD):
Within twelve (12) working hours from receipt of the entire records, process and
issue the applicant's Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) if cleared and thereafter
transmit the same records, together with the original of the ECC, to the ID for
implementation in accordance with Section 1 (III) (4) (b) hereof. aDcETC
SECTION 2. Reportorial Requirements and Other Responsibilities. —
A. INTELLIGENCE DIVISION:
1. Submit an Implementation Report to the Office of the Commissioner for every Order
to Leave implemented within twenty-four (24) hours from such implementation and
transmit the entire records thereof to the Records Section for safekeeping.
2. Submit a weekly report to the Office of the Commissioner, copy furnished the LID,
of implemented and unimplemented Orders to Leave. CHDTEA
B. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION
(ICTS):
1. At the end of each working day, transmit to the Office of the Commissioner a list of
names encoded in the Blacklist by virtue of this Operations Order.
2. Within thirty (30) working days from approval of this Order, develop an IT program
to be managed and operated by the Office of the Commissioner designed to effectively and
efficiently monitor the implementation of Orders to Leave.
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All previous issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed and/or modified accordingly. DCASIT
SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Order shall take effect immediately upon approval.
Furnish a copy of this Circular to the Office of the National Administrative Register
(ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
(SGD.) SIEGFRED B. MISON
Commissioner
Bureau of Immigration
Footnotes
1. Policies and Guidelines on the Extension and Updating of Temporary Visitor's Visa
(TVV) issued on 23 December 2013.
2. See Template (Annex A).
3. See Template (Annex B).
4. Subject: Order to Leave in Downgrading Applications dated 8 October 2013.